Barbara S Fox

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This is perhaps the most romantic river penthouse on the Upper East Side, once owned and occupied by Irving Berlin. It's a sprawling three plus a library/four bedroom duplex in mint condition with floor-toceiling glass doors highlighting the breathtaking terraces and views of the East River and way beyond. Huge terraces surround the entertaining floor providing superb indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. An enormous living room with a wood burning fireplace (all with glorious river views) leads to an open formal dining room. There's a large, sunny chef's kitchen with a dining area under a glass conservatory and terrace access from each room. A staff room (now used for storage) and a renovated full bath complete the first level.On the bedroom level, the dreamy primary suite with a wall of windows showcasing spectacular river views, has a spacious bedroom area, a partially separated sitting room with a gas fireplace and a fully equipped breakfast bar. The over-sized marble primary bath is fully renovated with room to spare. There's an adjacent library/sitting room and two large additional bedrooms, each with private renovated baths.There is central AC throughout, high ceilings, enormous closets, and art deco charm galore. An ample storage bin transfers with the apartment.130 East End Avenue is a 16-story, full service luxury co-op, designed by Emery Roth and built in 1929. It is in the coveted location just across from Carl Schurz Park and the Gracie Mansion. Pets are allowed as well as pied-a-terres with board approval. This desirable neighborhood is close to many private and public schools, shopping, restaurants, convenient bus service and nearby access to the Q-line train.

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Beyond perfection is the best description of this one-of-a-kind, un-classic six room home with a library and two primary bedrooms located in a top Fifth Avenue Carnegie Hill co-op. Apartment 7A consists of all the elegant main rooms of the former grand full floor apartment with approximately 2800 square feet of living space and three main rooms facing Central Park. A semi-private elevator landing leads to a gracious central foyer. The oversized living room has a wood burning fireplace and spectacular views of Central Park. A large formal dining room opens up into the living room with enormous pocket doors. The charming library facing Central Park has a wet bar and marble powder room. The bedroom wing has an enormous primary bedroom and huge bath, both facing the Park. There's also a sunny and spacious guest room with en-suite marble bath. The renovated eat-in kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances and there's a laundry room off the kitchen.

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HUGE TERRACES, INCREDIBLE LIVING SPACE, THE BEST LOCATION AND PANORAMIC VIEWS! Take a fresh look at elegance in this flawless combination of two apartments in the perfect location at Fifth Avenue on the corner of 72nd Street. Apartment 14BC embodies the best of all worlds -- 3800 approximate square feet of spectacular loft space with four bedrooms plus a library. There is brilliant sunlight and views throughout, and 1458 approximate square feet of superb planted and irrigated terraces surrounding the apartment with 1045 approximate square foot terrace off the living/dining areas. It's the perfect combination of lavish entertaining and comfortable living spaces, surrounded by expansive lush terraces. The open layout is currently configured with a large entry gallery opening to spectacular living room and dining room areas, a wet bar, solarium, kitchen, large sunny breakfast room and staff room with a full bath. The bedrooms have beautiful baths and huge closets. The spectacular primary suite has two baths and gigantic closets. Sunlight floods the south facing rooms and an extra bath can easily be added if needed. The cedar-lined closets and built-ins are truly superb and Fujitsu split air conditioning is zoned in each room. There are walls of huge windows and panoramic views.910 Fifth Avenue is full service, 16-story building. There's a parking garage with a special rate for shareholders, a gym, storage bins and a discreet staff of 24-hour doormen and lobby attendants. Pied-a-terres are permitted, pets are not allowed.

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A light-filled classic 7 room apartment is now available for the first time in 50 years in a top, white glove prime coop. Just across from the Metropolitan Museum and Central Park, this stately apartment has oversized rooms, very high ceilings, and many original details. The gracious entry foyer leads to an enormous living room with a wood-burning fireplace facing North over 83rd Street and a formal dining room. There is a hallway separating the entertaining space from bedrooms. The enormous primary bedroom is on a corner facing North and East and has a large primary bath and generous closets. The second bedroom facing North is beautifully sized with good closets also. The smaller third bedroom is charming with a sunny South exposure. There is a hall bath servicing those two bedrooms. The bright, cheery kitchen is large and well-equipped also with a washer and dryer. The sizable staff room has a full bath. 1016 Fifth has perhaps the most elegant lobby in Manhattan. The building was built in 1929 and has 15 floors and 56 elegant apartments. There is a full-time doorman and lobby attendants, new elevators, fitness room for tenant shareholders, bike room and live-in building manager. There are many garages in the neighborhood. Pied-a-terres and pets are allowed. This apartment is one of the great buys of the year!

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Apartment 15B in this classic and distinguished prewar building has been very recently renovated and is flooded with sun and light all day. Enter a large gallery to a stunning step-down living room/dining room with a wood burning fireplace and a wall of East-facing windows. The eat-in kitchen off the entrance foyer and also facing East is practically brand new with top-of-the-line appliances and a large breakfast room area. A step-up hallway off the living room leads to the two bedroom wing. The second bedroom (facing East) is generously sized with a spectacular renovated windowed bath. The corner primary bedroom (facing East and North) has a scenic unobstructed exposure up Third Avenue. With the highest ceilings (11') in the building, there is an abundance of closets, gorgeous hardwood floors, new picture windows and thru the wall AC throughout. This corner home has sunny, open east and north views overlooking the city.180 East 79th Street has a large and elegant lobby with three passenger elevator banks. There are only three apartments per landing on the ABC side. The amenities include a full time doorman, lobby attendants, live-in building manager, fitness room, individual storage for each apartment, and bike storage. Pets are permitted as well as pied-a-terres, both with board approval. Washers/dryers are now allowed and there's a large, well equipped laundry room in the basement also. Showings begin on June 1st.

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Brand newly listed is this glorious, sunny and grand nine room home in mint condition at the sought after Carlyle House, perfectly situated at the corner of 77th Street and Madison Avenue. Enter the apartment from a private elevator landing into a grand 25 foot long marble entry gallery which sets the stage for this remarkable home with three bedrooms and a library. Off the gallery is the oversized living room with a wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, an inviting wood paneled library, and three large and lovely bedrooms.The oversized corner primary bedroom is a sunny and peaceful sanctuary with large closets and en-suite bath. The second and third bedrooms also have en-suite baths and the library could be converted to a fourth bedroom, as it has a powder room, easily convertible to a full bath.The enormous eat-in kitchen has been recently redone with top finishes and appliances and is well configured for a gourmet chef. There is a breakfast bar in the kitchen and just off the kitchen is a laundry room and two staff rooms (one currently used for storage) that share a full bath.Aside from the appeal of being part of the famed Carlyle Hotel, Carlyle House tenant shareholders can access the Hotel through a secure private door in their lobby. The co-op shares all the services available at the hotel including Dowling's, Cafe Carlyle, Bemelmans Bar, The Gallery, Valmont Spa, Fitness Room, Yves Durif Hair Salon, parking garage and even room service!Built together in 1929/30, the Carlyle House and Hotel were designed to appear as one building, only a block from Central Park and Fifth Avenue. The Carlyle House has its own private street entrance and boasts outstanding and discreet security and services.Named after the British essayist, Thomas Carlyle, the legendary Carlyle Hotel has hosted every American President since Truman, as well a wide array of royals and film stars.The super-low maintenance at the Carlyle House is due to a long-term lease transaction of their commercial and retail spaces along Madison Avenue.Two storage bins transfer with the apartment and there is a 2% flip tax by the buyer. Pets are welcomed!

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Beyond perfection is the best description of this one-of-a-kind, unclassic six room home with a library and two primary bedrooms located in a top Fifth Avenue Carnegie Hill co-op. Apartment 7A consists of all the elegant main rooms of the former grand full floor apartment with approximately 2800 square feet of living space and three main rooms facing Central Park. A semi-private elevator landing leads to a gracious central foyer. The oversized living room has a wood burning fireplace and spectacular views of Central Park. A large formal dining room opens up into the living room with enormous pocket doors. The charming library facing Central Park has a wet bar and marble powder room. The bedroom wing has an enormous primary bedroom and huge bath, both facing the Park. There's also a sunny and spacious guest room with en-suite marble bath. The renovated eat-in kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances and there's a laundry room off the kitchen.

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This mint four-story 20 ft. brownstone townhouse is perfectly situated on Park Avenue in Carnegie Hill. The house on a 69 ft. lot, built 52 feet deep throughout is currently configured with five one-bedroom, one bath free-market units.The ground floor-thru has a charming garden area, front bedroom, living/dining room on the garden and large kitchen. The spectacular parlor floor-thru with 11 ft. ceilings has a front living room/dining room, open eat-in kitchen, and large back bedroom with a bath. The third floor-thru also has a front living room/dining room, large eat-in kitchen and bath and 9 ft ceilings. Two half-floor apartments are on the fourth floor, each with living room, bedroom and modern kitchen.Each unit has been meticulously renovated and all are currently rented. Vacant delivery, if desired, is possible in August, 2022. The rent roll is $153,000+/year (which does not include owner-occupancy of the parlor floor). There's a clean, dry basement with individual tenant storage and washer/dryer. The roof has ladder access.

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This superb, high floor, approximately 2400 square foot E-line apartment is available for the first time in many years in a wonderful prewar co-op building. All the classic original details and finishes remain intact. Enter from a semi-private elevator landing into a huge foyer that extends across the width of the spectacularly wide step-down living room with a wood burning fireplace and large picture windows. It is flanked on the east by an almost equally large formal dining room and on the west by the bedroom wing. Off the entry foyer is an eat-in kitchen and a very spacious staff room, home office or third bedroom with a full bath. The oversized primary bedroom has large windows, enormous walk-in closets and a large bath. The second bedroom also has picture windows, a huge walk-in closet and private bath. The ceilings are very high throughout and each room is grandly scaled. The windows have been replaced and washers and dryers are now allowed in apartments.180 East 79th Street is a premiere Art Deco building, constructed in 1929 and converted to a co-op in 1967. It features a limestone and brick faade and an elegant lobby. The building offers its residents a full array of services by an attentive 22-person staff, including 24-hour doormen and hall attendants, porters and a live-in resident manager. Amenities include a large common laundry room and fitness center, both recently equipped with a new high-volume ventilation/exhaust system that completely changes the air once every 15 minutes, bicycle storage rooms and large storage cages. The coop is both pet and pied-a-terre friendly. The building recently completed Local Law 11 work and replaced all three passenger elevators (all fully funded). This very special building is conveniently located between Lexington and Third Avenues, steps from every possible amenity.

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A stunning one bedroom residence or pied-a-terre has just become available at the Rockefeller Apartments, an International Style landmarked residential complex of two buildings joined by an elegant private garden. It was built in 1936 by the Rockefeller family, who used their personal architects, Wallace Harrison and Andre Fouilhoux, to design the buildings. The apartment was owned by the late Elsa Klensch, an Australian-American pioneer of television fashion journalism, who produced and hosted CNN's Style with Elsa Klensch, which aired for over 20 years, as well as CNN's House of Style.This jewel of an apartment has a spacious living room and adjacent circular dining room, both with sunny southern exposures overlooking leafy trees and the MoMA sculpture garden. The glorious bank of curved windows create an urban oasis in the heart of midtown.A hallway with multiple closets leads to a large, sunny bedroom (also with ample closets). A spacious bathroom and sleek kitchen complete the residence. There are beautiful herringbone floors, through-wall AC, and excellent storage throughout. Pied-a-terres and pets are allowed. There is a full-time doorman and live-in building manager. Garage in the building: spaces available for $550/month.Early residents of this distinguished building were a microcosm of New York theatre and arts. Own a piece of New York history - come by soon.

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Just listed spectacular five to six bedroom condominium home located on Museum Mile in a 1920's Emery Roth art deco architectural masterpiece for SALE or RENT. There are unparalleled panoramic views of the 800 acres of Central Park and the Conservatory Gardens.The elevator enters directly into a gracious foyer opening into a spacious side-by-side living room and formal dining room, both with oversized single-pane picture windows on Central Park. The original classic details have been retained in the conversion of this prized building, and the entertaining rooms have lovely inlaid herringbone floors, high beamed ceilings and elegant French doors.The private primary bedroom, also facing Central Park, has an adjacent library, and each room has a full en- suite marble bath creating the possibility of an additional bedroom if needed.The windowed chef's kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances Wolf, Miele and Subzero -- marble countertops, a wine refrigerator, custom cabinetry, and a breakfast nook. The staff room, also with a window on the Park, has a full bath with an adjacent pantry housing the laundry facilities.There are four additional bedrooms with three baths (two of the bedrooms are currently combined but easy to return to the original layout), and are totally separate from the primary bedroom. The apartment has through-wall AC in each room and transfers ownership with two basement storage bins.The condo is pet friendly, has a 24-hour doorman/concierge, live-in building manager, fitness room and a bike room. 90% financing allowed. Offering for sale or rental.

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Welcome to perhaps the most extraordinary penthouse on the Upper West Side! Located in the iconic, turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts Dorilton, this legendary penthouse duplex has grand loft-like living spaces, four bedrooms, four and one half beautifully renovated baths plus an enormous, multi-level planted terrace.The vaulted fully-skylighted living room and dining area feature a gas fireplace, beautiful sunlight and views. Off the living room, there's a large formal dining space and an adjacent open state-of-the-art kitchen with breakfast bar. The enormous terrace offers spectacular city views and completes the living area. There are two bedrooms and two and a half baths on the penthouse level. A lovely staircase leads to the lower level containing two additional bedrooms, two baths and a library (or third bedroom) with a fireplace, plus a full second eat-in mint condition kitchen. There are fabulous windows throughout, three sun-filled exposures, central air throughout and it's all in mint pristine condition. The terraces, sunlight and views are simply spectacular.The Dorilton is one of the most sought after, architecturally significant buildings on the Upper West Side. This iconic, prestigious white glove building with a full-time doorman and live-in super is pet friendly, allows 75% financing, and offers a beautifully landscaped roof garden, outdoor courtyard, additional storage in the basement, and a bike room.

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Enter a semi-private elevator landing into this high floor, pristine and sun-filled six room corner apartment. A formal entry gallery leads to an arched doorway into the gracious North-facing living room with huge windows and a wood-burning fireplace. Also off the gallery is an East-facing formal dining room (now a den/dining room) with lovely open city views and high beamed ceilings. There is also a separate home office created off the gallery.The windowed kitchen has marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful and abundant wood cabinetry, and a breakfast bar. There's a butler's pantry with a wet bar, wine cooler and refrigerator drawers. The staff room or third bedroom completes this section of the apartment with a half bath and full-size washer and vented dryer.The bedroom wing has a superb corner sun-filled primary bedroom with a renovated, oversized windowed bath with tub and separate shower stall. The second bedroom is adjacent to the primary and is also sun splashed with large windows. A second renovated oversized bath services the second bedroom and serves as a powder room.There is thru-wall AC, beautiful, recessed lighting throughout, and expansive walls for artwork.This white glove building with 64 apartments is known for its high level of service and grand and elegant lobby. The large friendly staff brings deliveries and mail directly to your apartment and there are two full-time doormen. Under the guidance of a sophisticated and extremely knowledgeable building manager, the building is run impeccably. A storage bin is included with the transfer, pied-a-terre purchases are considered on an individual basis, the building is pet-friendly, and 65% financing is accepted. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the purchaser.In the heart of Manhattan, the location is convenient to mid-town, three blocks from Central Park, one block from the flagship Equinox, close to dozens of wonderful eateries, shops and supermarkets, convenient to the 6 subway line, and just one block to the Q and F subway lines.

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This very high floor five room beauty is being offered for the first time in many years. The apartment is located in a well-established, full-service, luxury cooperative nestled at the eastern end of 86th Street in the Henderson Place historic district.

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A sophisticated, sun splashed residence in a "triple A" Park Avenue location is available for the first time in many years. This special five-room corner apartment offers the finest living in the top neighborhood on the Upper East Side. Enter a gracious foyer leading to a sprawling living room overlooking Park Avenue. There's an adjacent, roomy dining area and a renovated galley kitchen. The two bedrooms are huge with great closets. The primary has an en-suite windowed marble bath and the second hall marble bath doubles as a powder room. The second bedroom offers great privacy for guests or a home office. Building amenities include a full-time concierge and doorman, resident manager, tenant storage space, private garden, fitness room and central laundry. Pied-a-terres and pets are permitted and the 2% flip tax is payable by the purchaser. There is an assessment of $2,124.72 thru January 2024 covering Local Law 11 work currently in progress. Washers and dryers are permitted and windows do not need to be changed.

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One-of-a-kind combination of three apartments in a top park-facing co-op is now for rent! Spectacular sweeping views of Central Park and North from a lofty step-down living room and adjacent step-up dining room, all with sleek blond oak floors and huge windows. Also off the large entry foyer is a windowed, stainless steel eat-in kitchen with top-of-the line appliances and seating for four. The primary bedroom off the entry foyer is equipped with an enormous closet, marble bath and office/desk area. There is a huge adjacent dressing room with multiple closets, dresser and storage for garments, shoes and bags. There's also a library/office/second bedroom with a full bath and a second smaller windowed-kitchen with wine refrigerator.One feature of the unique layout of this apartment is that it can be seamlessly be separated or turned into two separate apartments. Closing the sliding door of the dressing room creates a separate one bedroom apartment with its own kitchen, bath and private entry. This could be ideal for an adult child, guest needing privacy, or a live-in care giver. Open the sliding door, and the apartment returns to being one large sprawling home.It's available as early as the end of May for one year and the right to renew with board approval. This lovely building, The Berkeley House, has 21 stories and is located in the heart of midtown steps from the Plaza Hotel, glorious Fifth Avenue shops, Broadway theatres, Carnegie Hall, New York's finest eating establishments, and the Time Warner buildings. It's also part of Billionaire's Row!

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This ideally located 3 room home with a spacious balcony in the heart of the Upper East Side's Gold Coast is one block from Central Park. Enter through the foyer into the spacious living room which offers an open floor plan for gracious entertaining. The dining area has ample room for friends and family with an additional adjacent space that can be used as a den or home office. The large, windowed kitchen has a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, generous storage and excellent counter space. The primary bedroom has abundant storage including a walk-in closet and plenty of space for a king-size bed. Enjoy the spacious 20-foot balcony with room for lounge chairs and plantings overlooking expansive treetop views.This full-service building is close to Central Park, Madison Avenue shopping, restaurants and conveniences. It has a windowed gym on the first floor, a live-in building manager, bike storage and storage bins (waitlist). Pets, pieds-a-terre, gifting and guarantors are all allowed. The building allows 50% financing and there is a 2% flip tax payable by the buyer.

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Come home to spa living at the fabulous Promenade condominium! With its huge selection of triple A amenities, this lovely full-service building offers the finest lifestyle with quiet serenity and extraordinary services.Apartment 27E is a spacious two bedroom, two bath high floor apartment with a large balcony and beautiful open city and river views from every room. A welcoming foyer leads to a bright, open living/dining room with the bonus of a great balcony. The primary bedroom suite offers balcony access as well, a large walk-in closet, and a marble bathroom with separate tub and stall shower. The second bedroom has ample closet space and stunning views. The second hall bathroom is spacious with a linen closet and doubles as a powder room. The modern kitchen is open to the living room. The apartment has floor-to-ceiling windows, thermostats in every room, and a washer/dryer. Close to John Jay Park and the East River Promenade, the building has full services with an on-site resident manager, 24 hour doorman and concierge, swimming pool (40' x 20'), fitness center, playroom, lounge, conference room, roof deck, laundry room, garage, bike storage and tenant storage units.There is an ongoing monthly assessment of $410.94 for capital improvements. Earliest closing is September 2023. Showings by appointment, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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Welcome to perhaps the most extraordinary penthouse on the Upper West Side! Located in the iconic, turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts Dorilton, this legendary penthouse duplex has grand loft-like living spaces, four bedrooms, four and one half beautifully renovated baths plus an enormous, multi-level planted terrace.<br><br>The vaulted fully-skylighted living room and dining area feature a gas fireplace, beautiful sunlight and views. Off the living room, there's a large formal dining space and an adjacent open state-of-the-art kitchen with breakfast bar. The enormous terrace offers spectacular city views and completes the living area. There are two bedrooms and two and a half baths on the penthouse level. A lovely staircase leads to the lower level containing two additional bedrooms, two baths and a library (or third bedroom) with a fireplace, plus a full second eat-in mint condition kitchen. <br><br>There are fabulous windows throughout, three sun-filled exposures, central air throughout and it's all in mint pristine condition. The terraces, sunlight and views are simply spectacular.<br><br>The Dorilton is one of the most sought after, architecturally significant buildings on the Upper West Side. This iconic, prestigious white glove building with a full-time doorman and live-in super is pet friendly, allows 75% financing, and offers a beautifully landscaped roof garden, outdoor courtyard, additional storage in the basement, and a bike room.

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A visit to France is right here on Fifth Avenue! Brand new to the market is an elegantly crafted Versailles; a truly spectacular, remarkably renovated paradise of approximately 4,200 sq. ft. +/-, in a top Fifth Avenue building on the corner of 72nd Street.<br><br>Enter an enormous foyer (with an elegant powder room) opening into a sun flooded, double-size drawing room fit for a king. Off the drawing room is a charming sitting room/study with a lovely, planted balcony facing South. The double-size primary bedroom is flooded with sunlight and has an adjacent office/dressing room and marble bath. There's a beautiful formal dining room, pristine kitchen, staff room with bath/laundry, all in triple mint condition. There's a guest bedroom/library with many built-ins and a beautiful bath. Another double-size bedroom (could be converted back to two bedrooms), and marble bath complete the extraordinary layout.<br><br>The finest finishes were used in every inch of this masterpiece and there are closets and storage galore. No element was omitted in this renovation, and you must see it to believe the extraordinary detailing. There is two-zone central air conditioning throughout.<br><br>Built in 1919 by Fred F. French Company and modified to its current design in 1959, 910 Fifth Avenue is a full-service, white glove coop with an attentive staff, garage (two spaces allotted for this apartment), fitness room, laundry, and Central Park across the street. Pied-a-terres are allowed, but pets are not. The building is a stone's throw from New York City's finest museums, boutiques, restaurants, and schools.<br><br>There is an assessment of $2,601.58 per month through June 2024 for local law 11 facade restoration and a two percent flip tax payable by the purchaser.<br><br>

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A regal high floor six room apartment (now five) with sunny open city views is newly available in this prestigious, architecturally interesting prewar cooperative building. A semi-private elevator vestibule leads to a grand entry foyer which steps down to a huge living room with a wood burning fireplace and a wall of picture windows facing the sunny South skyline.<br><br>Off the living room is a spacious formal dining room/library/3rd bedroom also facing South with a wall of windows. There's a large renovated eat-in kitchen, a wet bar/pantry with a wine cooler, and a renovated powder room.<br><br>The expansive primary suite has more sunny south exposures from picture windows, lovely built-ins, two enormous fitted walk-in closets and an en-suite bath. The second bedroom with an en-suite bath also has lovely, sunny, open city views, a built-in desk and storage, and large walk- in closets. <br><br>There are very high ceilings, beautiful wood floors and tons of charm throughout.<br><br>180 East 79th Street is a superbly run, classic prewar building with amenities that include a live-in building manager, full time doorman and hall attendants (a staff of 22 in total), three sets of passenger and service elevators, a great gym, individual storage, and bike storage. Pets, pied-a-terres, co-purchases, and washer/dryers are all allowed (with board approval). The building is convenient to every possible service provider, public transportation, and the greatest shopping and restaurants on the Upper East Side.